Nowruz – Oriental New Year Holiday

Cultural Tour to Uzbekistan during Spring Festival of Nowruz

 

Countries: Uzbekistan  
Tour duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Itinerary: TashkentSamarkand – Hayat village – Bukhara – Khiva – Tashkent

Cultural tour to Uzbekistan for Navruz holiday

There is no doubt that Uzbekistan’s status as popular touring destination has much to do with its fascinating architecture from various periods, and its rich cultural heritage going back thousands of years. But visiting Uzbekistan during cultural celebrations and festivals can enhance your vacation and add even more unforgettable experiences.

The most cherished and gracious of all Central Asian national holidays is the spring festival of Nowruz which falls on March 21. The holiday coincides with the day of vernal equinox – the start of spring, and traditionally honours the rebirth of nature, hence the name (Nowruz means “New Day”).

From the times this spring holiday originated in 3,000 BCE, Nowruz has been observed annually, in one form or another, on a wide territory in the East as a festival symbolizing re-awakening of nature, hope for bumper harvest in the fields and gardens, for love and consent in family. Traditionally the festival of masses, Nowruz continues to be unimposed, non-political event to the present day.

While initially a religious festival, Nowruz is now mostly secular, though it is steeped in symbolism and rich traditions. Several days before the festival, spring cleaning begins when houses are scrupulously cleaned, whereas cities and villages are tidied up and colourfully decorated enriching the atmosphere of upcoming festivities.

On March 21 the festival celebrations start with traditional games, music and drama performances, street art and colourful fairs, joyful traditional dances, various activities for children and adults, lavishly set tables with the most savory festive dishes, including a ritual meal sumalak (a wheat bran pudding) cooked exclusively for Nowruz celebrations and thus available for tasting only once a year. The celebrations are also marked with lots of merry partying and social visiting, allowing music, songs, and laughter to be heard late into the night.

So why not to join in the celebrations of the spring festival of Nowruz, the nation's signature event?

Make it a spring to remember!

 

Photos of the tour:

Samarkand, Uzbekistan Uzbek traditional dances Uzbek women Uzbek cuisine

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Navruz in Uzbekistan
Navruz in Uzbekistan
Traditional cuisine of Central Asia
Cuisine of Central Asia
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